2009 BMW 650 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 650 | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
